Review the side-effects of Dinoprostone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Genitourinary- Increased uterine contraction with or without fetal distress, rupture of the uterus
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Miscellaneous- Fever, low blood pressure, increase in eye pressure, headache, breathing difficulty.
Blood- An increased risk of postpartum disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Genitourinary- Increased uterine contraction with or without fetal distress, rupture of the uterus
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Miscellaneous- Fever, low blood pressure, increase in eye pressure, headache, breathing difficulty.
Blood- An increased risk of postpartum disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Other Precautions :
Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to do so.Drug Name : Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone(Prepidil) generic is a prostaglandin, prescribed for termination of pregnancy, evacuation of the uterine contents in the missed abortion, labor induction (rarely used), and dilatation of the cervix prior to labor.Trade Names for Dinoprostone
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